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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.82, 4,169.68 and 2,432.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.82, 4,169.68 and 2,432.97 is: 3,359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.82 : 4,169.68 = 2,432.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.82/4,169.68 = 2,432.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.82x = 4,169.68 × 2,432.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.82x = 10,144,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,144,700.27/3,019.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.38

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